Saint Apollonia

Frühe Holzschnitte, c. 1450

The image shows three figures. The central figure is sitting, while two others stand around them. The seated person has light blond hair styled close to their head, wearing a red robe with a green halo. One standing figure, to the left, holds an object resembling a chisel. This figure has curly blond hair and wears a green garment with red hose. The other standing figure, to the right, wears a large, pink hat and grey tunic. The background features grassy areas and buildings resembling churches or castles, with a radiant sun above them.
Artist
Frühe Holzschnitte
Date
c. 1450
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut, hand-colored in red lake, green, yellow, and brown
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows three figures. The central figure is sitting, while two others stand around them. The seated person has light blond hair styled close to their head, wearing a red robe with a green halo. One standing figure, to the left, holds an object resembling a chisel. This figure has curly blond hair and wears a green garment with red hose. The other standing figure, to the right, wears a large, pink hat and grey tunic. The background features grassy areas and buildings resembling churches or castles, with a radiant sun above them.

Frühe Holzschnitte